Fire Danger Period
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Think again on burn-offs
Two fires – a registered burn-off and a bonfire – became out of control on residential properties in Kyneton last week and prompted authorities to make a statement. One resident was conducting a routine garden clean-up and registered the burn-off with authorities. An unexpected wind picked up and within minutes the small fire had burnt…
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Drier conditions
Macedon Ranges residents are being urged to prepare for an increased likelihood of warmer and drier conditions over summer.
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Fire restrictions to end
The Fire Danger Period will end at 1am on March 22 in the Macedon Ranges and at 1am on March 29 in Mount Alexander Shire. CFA acting assistant chief fire officer Mick Hembrow said that with milder weather, cooler nights and a return of green to many paddocks, the timing was right to remove the…
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Out-of-control burn-offs prompt warning
CFA is urging Victorians to take extreme care when burning off after responding to several escaped private burn-offs across areas of the state yesterday. Deputy chief officer Gregg Paterson said there were some simple steps Victorians could take to keep their burn-offs safe. “We encourage residents to clean up their properties before fire danger periods…